Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant, Home Health
Wage Range
$31.79 – $50.85 per hour. Posted wage ranges represent the entire range from minimum to maximum. For jobs with more than one level, the posted range reflects the minimum of the lowest level and the maximum of the highest level. Some positions also offer additional premiums based on shift, certifications or degrees. Job offers are determined based on a candidate’s years of relevant experience, level of education and internal equity.
About the role
The Certified Occupational Therapist Assistant (COTA) in the home setting is responsible for providing treatment programs designed to return patients to their optimum functional level, in coordination with other team members. Supervision must be performed by a registered Occupational Therapist (OTR) every 30 days.
Responsibilities
- Carry out the treatment plan established by an OTR and notify OTR of changes in resident’s condition or needs.
- Provide occupational therapy intervention based on the individualized treatment plan and established priorities.
- Assume responsibility for initiating changes in procedure and techniques as it relates to individual needs of the resident.
- Intervention may include the need to design, fabricate, select, and fit prosthetic, orthotic and self-help devices, per treatment plan of OTR.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Licensed Occupational Therapist Assistant in the State of Washington
- Current Washington State Driver’s license and proof of insurability
- Current Healthcare Provider BLS certification by date of hire
- Reliable transportation
Qualifications
- 2 years in acute care and/or rehabilitation center experience (desired)
- Membership in a professional organization (desired)
- Certification in area of specialty (desired)
Benefits
- Medical, vision and dental insurance
- On-demand virtual health care
- Health Savings Account
- Flexible Spending Account
- Life and disability insurance
- Retirement plans (457(b) and 401(a) with employer contribution)
- Tuition assistance for undergraduate and graduate degrees
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
- Paid Time Off/Vacation
- Extended Illness Bank/Sick Leave
- Paid holidays
- Voluntary hospital indemnity insurance
- Voluntary identity theft protection
- Voluntary legal insurance
- Pay in lieu of benefits premium program
- Free parking
- Commuter benefits